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Adapted Mobility Equipment Update




The full day session intended for PTs, PTAs and others who recommend and train students and  campus staff in the use of  mobility equipment in the school setting. The agenda will include multiple one hour sessions covering a wide range of topics related to mobility equipment.  Specific session descriptions will be provided prior to the session. Participants will be provided the opportunity to explore a variety of adaptive equipment options during a hand-on session. 



Important Session Information:


The full day agenda will include the following topics: (Initial draft, subject to change, some sessions will run concurrently): Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs - Current Guidelines, Standards and Adaptive Equipment Options; How Do People Actually Use Their Manual Wheelchairs, and What Really Matters?; What Factors Really Affect the Efficiency of a Manual Wheelchair?; Pediatric Wheelchair Cushions and Backs – Matching Technology and Needs; The Wheel Story - The Impact of Wheels and Tires on Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Efficiency;   Wheelchair Cushion Science in a Nutshell:  A Primer on the Science that Should be Driving Your Clinical Choices

There are two price tiers for this event:

1.  Region 10 public local education agencies receive free registration

2.  Out of Region and/or Private/Non-Profit entities pay $150.00

Discounts will be reflected at checkout.

If paying with a P.O., please send a copy of the P.O. to Eboni Williams at Eboni.Williams@region10.org

Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2025

Session ID:
2662782
Credits Available:
(5) OT/PT
Seats Available:
36
Fee:
$150.00
Contact Person:
Dr. Lois Goodin
Instructor(s):
Region 10 Contractor
Date Time Location
1/29/2025 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Pecan Room
Region 10, Lone Star, Milstead Cafe and Commons, Pecan Huddle A, Pecan Huddle B
904 Abrams Rd., Richardson, 75081
Region 10 Education Service Center
 
Second Location
400 E. Spring Valley Rd.
 
904 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081-5101
 
Richardson, TX 75081
 
 
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